Jenni Ogden is an award-winning author known for her compelling fiction that explores themes of friendship, family, and resilience. Her debut novel, "A Drop in the Ocean," won multiple accolades, including the Gold Nautilus Book Award for Fiction and the Sarton Women's Book Award for Contemporary Fiction, and has sold over 85,000 copies. Her latest novel, "Dancing with Dragons," earned the 2024 Gold Independent Publisher Book Award for Fiction in the Australia/New Zealand-Pacific Rim category. Other notable works include "The Moon is Missing," a domestic suspense novel set against the backdrop of Hurricane Katrina, and "Call My Name," a poignant story of friendship and motherhood set in Queensland, Australia.
Before transitioning to fiction, Ogden enjoyed a distinguished career as a clinical neuropsychologist, earning the Distinguished Career Award from the International Neuropsychological Society in 2015. Her nonfiction works, "Fractured Minds" and "Trouble In Mind," showcase her expertise through moving case studies of individuals with brain disorders, drawing comparisons to the work of Oliver Sacks. Her fiction often incorporates medical and neurological themes, reflecting her professional background while delivering emotionally resonant narratives.
Ogden lives off-grid with her husband on Great Barrier Island, a remote location off the coast of New Zealand, which serves as inspiration for her writing. She divides her time between New Zealand, Australia, and international travels, often drawing from these diverse settings in her novels. Her stories resonate with book clubs and readers seeking richly layered characters and evocative storytelling.